Some Key Climate Actions YOU Can Take

Adopt Energy-Saving Habits

The easiest way to fight global warming: adjust the thermostat, turn off lights, and more.

Lower Your Home's Carbon Footprint

Planned, phased energy-saving measures, from weatherization to electrification, gradually make your home more energy-efficient.

Switch to Solar

Among the options, two stand out—rooftop solar and Solar Without Panels (community solar).

Comply with the Healthy Buildings Ordinance (HBO)

This City law, passed in 2025, requires buildings of over 20,000 square feet to become carbon-neutral by 2050. That’s 25 years from now. With proper planning, it can be done—without going broke.

Fight Fossil Fuel Fear Mongering

The energy industry would have you believe the transition to a sustainable building sector will be difficult or dangerous. Neither is remotely true.

Help Us Get the Word Out

Education and outreach are potent drivers of climate action. You can help us reach your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.

Assisting Development of a Natural Gas Phase-Out Ordinance

We're providing assistance to Evanston's Sustainability Coordinator with preliminary ordinance drafting.

Propelling Illinois Stretch Energy Code Tracking

We're providing assistance to Evanston's Sustainability Coordinator and code officials for key points in favor of adoption.

Creating an Evanston Rooftop Solar Photo Catalog

Creating a photo catalog of Evanston rooftop solar installations, based on the EcoHub map locations and enlisting volunteers from NU and ETHS to assist. If the opportunity exists, invite participation in the annual Illinois Solar Tour.

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Illinois Solar Tours

Dates TBD. Usually a Saturday in late September or early October. Home and business owners with renewable energy installations share their passion, knowledge, and experience of owning, maintaining, and living with renewable energy. This FREE event offers the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings, and see how solar energy can be used efficiently. The tour hopes to inspire people across the state to make sustainable energy choices that reduce carbon emissions, reduce costs, and support energy independence.

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Evanston Clean Energy Map

Here's where solar panels and geothermal systems been installed around town.

You're Needed! Here Are Some Involvement Opportunities

Support our mapping project

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Help us keep our map updated as we track Evanston's progress in the installation of solar panels, heat pumps, geothermal heating systems, vehicle charging stations, and infrastructure supporting people-powered modes of transportation like bicycling and walking.

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Support our program by donating to Climate Action Evanston and earmarking your donation to support the Energy Program.